Fe 3 PAGE2 FS . ee Pe 2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1966 THE HIGHLANDER e Note EDITORIALS— ~“ School Pride: ‘66-67 Activities Theme FE o ege Things are different at Ben Lomond this year—a definite accentuation of the positive and elimination of the negative is evident. This is reflected in the spirit of “School Pride,” chosen by our student body officers as the official activities theme for 1966-67. If School Pride is utilized properly, it could pave the way for the greatest year in Ben Lomond’s history. “Out” is an apathetic and dissential attitude, mixed with sprees of defacing the building. “In” is active participation in student activities and support of the policies laid down by our leaders. ‘Unusual pride and spirit was felt by the student body in ‘the Orientation Assembly when Jim Stith announced the beginning of “The New World of Ben Lomond.” Since then, this pride and spirit has grown at pep assemblies, in classes, at successful games, even at Dance Clan. This Week of the Ironhorse has been ne plus ultum in spirit, but tonight’s game is the big test. Not just of the Albonnettes and the Lairdsmen, but for every “loyal Scot” in attendance. The extra nudge of encouragement could mean the decisive edge which could keep ‘the Ironhorse home for another year. WHAT'S GOING ON? a Some time in the near future, our beloved faculty may realize that it is important that they relinquish five minutes every Monday to read the announcement sheet to their advisory class. The chaotic state in which many of our assemblies and meetings occur can usually be traced back to the fact that those involved knew little or nothing about what was happening. This situation has prevailed since the daily use of the public address system was abandoned in favor of the weekly mimeographed announcements. Although students felt that the familiar “Good morning, Scots—Attention for the announcements, please,’’ was a welcome break in the normal classroom routine, the teachers evidently complained that it “disturbed their busy work schedule”’—for less than five minutes. But when the P. A. system finally subsided last spring and the printed announcements began being published, “knowing iswhatinhellsname is going on” became a thing of the past. , P I R I T Oo cw ® 0 ‘ Voice of The Sc ots Dear Editor: What has happened to the shining gallantry of yesteryear? No longer do members of the strong set give up their seats on a bus. On the contrary, by using well-placed elbows, they endeav- or to be first. . Do they hold doors open? And the swinging type of doo can give one a very unfriendly jolt. Do they offer to carry anything? Not if they can help it. Do they offer a hand when you suddenly fall on your face? No. Unless there are so many people around they have to look like a good citizen. Do they walk on the outside best of their ability. — President, Richard Wangsgard; Vice President, Dean Post; Sec- retary, Kay Stanford. As is the custom of Ben Lomond High School, this is the traditional year for the student body “Date Bureau.” Mr. Alton Richards, the date bureau advisor, has expressed PAUL WILLIAMS “Everyone will now be mobilized, and all boys old enough to carry a spear will be sent to fight. Married men will take their wives to carry food and cook. Those without wives will take any woman without a husband ... Anyone found at home after receipt of this order will be hanged.” Although America’s Draft system is somewhat softer than the war-stricken Ethiopia’s of 1935, many of our former classmates, now “forcibly inducted,” must reflect that our own Draft is nearly as abhorrent as Emperor Haile Selassie’s. Until the Viet Nam buildup, the threat of being a soldier concerned few high school and college students. Still, the Selective Service is so selective that this year’s registrant has only a chance in six of being nailed. For the poor fellow who is that one in six, the system is unfair, and he has ‘the Council. The Council sts I am sure that any suggestions would be appreciated. Mr. Richards has reserved all of his hunting arrows for cupid purposes and his supply is at its peak. In the past years the Date Bureau has not been used to its full capacity. This could be understood in the horse and buggy days, but today, dates are the up and coming things. So boys, if you’ve been watching a certain girl as she walks down the hall, go to Mr. Richards for help. And girls, if you’ve noticed a boy watching you as you walk down the hall, he may have a date card with your name on it filed in Mr. Richards’ files. So, go fill out your card and Mr. Richards will do the rest. She Inside Edge: Draft ls No Longer Passe BY by acci- Where's The Date Bureau? 1 _ We, the Highlander staff, wish the best of luck for the Sophomore officers of this school year, '66-'67. We know they will work to the Only What has happened to the gallant knights of yesteryear? Chivalry may not be dead, but it is dying... In the hope of a brighter future may chivalry rise again. . 1eir opi will then add to its orders of business. BEST OF LUCK... street. the of dent. good cause to complain when most Dear Editor I am all by myself in the depths of depression. Happiness shines through only as a ray never to grasp. I try to strike out, only to retire from the glow of the sun. My vision may be shaded, momentarily, with feelings of security and pleasures in entertainment, but they are soon shattered by disappointment. Contention may waver my | Dear Editor: . I wrote you this letter to make all the Scots see what this school is coming to. I’m a Sophomore and I wanted to be in the Rifle Clan this year. When I was reading the newspaper about a week ago, I read that Ben Lomond’s Rifle Range was unsafe and was going to be closed down. Now I want a good explanation why the range has been condemned and closed down! I have signed up for R.O.T.C. for the next three years and I am planning to make the service my career. Now, what I’m getting at is: how will I know about guns and the safety of them if we have the range condemned? I can’t see one thing wrong with the rifle range. Now have been in there before. Now I just want, a_ simple supposed to be teaching the R.O.T.C. the do’s and. don'ts, but how are we to learn if they don’t let us in the rifle range, since that R.O.T.C. We is part of the course? Scots (the boys, that is) » want to learn everything there is about shooting a rifle, so what are we going to do about it? We just want the people who . have closed it down to explain the reason why this has all come about. We want to know what we can do about the condemned! Jim Martin structure, but faith will strengthen the frame. I may fall but wings will protect me from disaster. I only need find the first step with courage to gain my kingdom. I must take my knowledge and venture the paths of the world. Lost am I from high school bonds. Now I seek my fortunes in an exasperated globe of toilsome efforts. Pam Hall of his | contemporaries slip free into America’s affluent civilian society. The best way to flake off the draft is still to get hold of student status. Federal guidelines have suggested that a college freshman in the upper half of his class be deferred by their local Draft Boards. This incredible formula equates a U of U medical student with a football player from Snow College. To pile discrimination on illogic, the “Federal Guidelines” see to it that many of the students who avoid the draft are the ones with parents who can afford the tab for high college costs. This phenomena is not too much different from the one that prevailed in the spasma of the Civil War—just slightly more expensive. In 1863 a draftee could hire a substitute for $300. Today, his family does the same, in effect, by footing the bill for his suave collegiate life which can run as high as $3,000 a year. If a phys-ed major or rich parents can’t help you, there’s a best seller at Albertson’s Grocery Market which might help you. “This vital book,” the loud paper-back cover yells, “can aid you towards draft deferment.” No? Well ; at any rate, a better system must be found to choose that one out of six. VOLUME 14 NUMBER 2 Editor-in-Chief Paul T. Williams Associate Editor Janet Anderson Feature Editor Peter Gillins Sports Editors 0000000000000... Bill Marsden, Dave Alexander Business Manager Josie Peterson Advertising Manager Cindy Bullene Photographer Geof Williams Artist Gary Skinner